Khelman Bags Academy

In this class, we'll make a straight leather tote. It's a classic unlined design with an outside slide pocket — a very popular and timeless model.

Also, it's the entering class, and in the last lesson, you'll find the $24 off coupon to continue your growth.

Materials:

- A leather piece 29" long and 24" high (15-16" high if you want to go without the pockets)

- 1 leather strap about 50-56" (125-140cm) in length for the straps, the handles of the tote in the class are 28" in length each, totaling 56".

- Polyester threads (t-70 or v-92)

Recommendations about leather:

Temper: It's better to take non-stretchy leather because the tote doesn't have a fabric lining. It can be smooth or stiffer; it's up to you.

Thickness: Because it's an unlined tote, please take leather of about 4.5-5oz. Thinner won't be durable, and thicker will not be very comfortable to stitch.

The leather in the class is 4.5oz thickness with medium temper.

If you need any help with picking the materials, please feel free to ask me on Instagram: Khelmanbags

Tools needed:

- Scissors

- Rotary or utility knife for smooth edges

- Awl or silver gel pen for tracing

- Glue for leather (I use Tacky glue from Aleene's)

*Please remember, you have evergreen access to this class and the later updates — I want you to succeed.

Disclosure: Feel free to make and sell all finished products made from this pattern; however, you may not share, sell, or distribute this pattern and photos of this pattern in any way, in whole or in part. Credit is appreciated; please tag my Instagram @khelmanbags.

Selling the bag:

It's a classic design, and you can sell the bag without needing to buy a commercial license. Please mention or tag @khelmanbags in the description.

I'll be happy to see your creations and watch your artistic growth!